Posts Tagged ‘independentschools’
School Culture: A Priority Worth Nurturing
A few weekends ago, my colleagues and I took thirty students out to a farm in Pescadero for 24 hours of deep listening, solo reflection, and council practice around a fire. We prioritized being present with ourselves and each other. The patterns of activities, classes, social media, and homework were for a moment paused to…
Read MoreReflections on Leadership: Insights from CATDC’s Leadership Fellows Cohort
Participating in CATDC’s Leadership Fellows cohort this year has impacted me deeply, both personally and professionally, in ways I could not have foreseen. The essential question of this fellowship is, “Who am I as a Leader?” and this is indeed a question that needs to be asked and deeply reflected upon at every stage of…
Read MoreTrickle-Down Equity and the B in DEIB
How can you tell if your organization’s DEIB work is performative or transformative? For some organizations, especially those new to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging work, there can be an urgency to “arrive.” DEIB statement? Check. Employee resource or affinity groups? Check. Recruiting for diversity? Check. Training on microaggressions and implicit bias? Check. Donate to…
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